8 Reasons why this bike SUCKS at urban daily rides | Ducati Monster Review

Naked bike = Good for a daily rider?
Not in this case. We may associate the naked sports bike as a compromise for a motorcycle that is rider friendly and could perform daily commutes. Although they may have similar shapes and size, not all naked bikes are created equal as they are not created using the same recipe.

In this particular video I have listed and go through my own experience why the Ducati Monster 795 is not an ideal bike for daily rides especially for the city dweller. Not generalizing all Ducati Monsters are the same, but this model is closely related to the Monster 696, 796 and 1100 as well.

Enjoy!

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0:00 - Intro
3:00 - 1. Side mirror visibility
3:40 - 2. Turning circle / maneuverability
5:33 - 3. Engine heat
7:11 - 4. Gearing
9:26 - 5. Maintenance Cost
10:45 - 6. Theft Issue
12:21 - 7. Traction control
13:22 - 8. Riding Position
14:40 - Verdict

[andrewgilchrist]

I appreciate your insight on owning a Ducati. Your English is excellent.

[shosholozabalafon]

Here in France, the whole bikes are stollen and Ducati being high end are especially targetted.
I discovered your channel when searching for reviews of the CB650R as i was planning to get one and i did ! Now i'm just enjoying your vids and i think you are one of the very best bike reviewer !
Greetings from France ;)

[dest]

well that was an honest and interesting review! a Ducati monster is no longer on my possible commuter motorlist :D Good to see that you still enjoy the Ducati, the sound is awesome

[Abby-ou]

I am amazed at how you commute on that tight traffic of KL!! Awesome

[duc]

I have a Monster and I have to say, I agree with much of what you reviewed. I'm in the Northeastern part of the United States so the heat doesn't bother me since it's cold here. However, the turning circle is indeed atrocious and I'm still trying to find the right revs at certain speeds so it doesn't vibrate so much.

[yidgeykookburner]

I've always loved the monsters and how they look and sound, and how very customizable they are. I fully agree with your opinion on a daily commuter motorcycle. Definitely a half liter Japanese bike would be a far greater choice. But that's what makes the Ducati so nice, is that it's a motorcycle that is ridden on weekends, and early mornings if you live in a city to avoid traffic as much as possible. For commuter bikes, get a really nice used Japanese mass produced, Coca-Cola or Pepsi challenge bike. Anyone would do great, and you said that the Suzuki sv650 is a great alternative, absolutely!! Plus the sv650 has much more power and torque, and narrower. Ducati's in general, are definitely not designed for city traffic like any big city. I absolutely LOVE the monsters and have had many of them, and i have two monsters that I just can't seem to sell, my 1100evo and my 1200r, the 1200r being the absolute worst for negotiating through traffic. If I'm in traffic, I just ride like I'm on a Harley and relax, because of how crazy people drive, and now with the L4's being the latest incredible different motors and gearing for different models. I plan on adding a new street fighter in my garage, and they do have a much more sporty riding position than the monsters, but it's a Ducati, it's like having a beautiful Ferrari as a second car in your garage. That's driven on special days, not on a rainy day commuter to work in traffic, it's something special, like a Ducati of any model, that when you get on one, it's supposed to feel even before you start the bike, that you're getting on something rare and special and possibly completely customized to your own style, rather than a slip on canister for your bike which is cool too! It's all about how you feel riding any motorcycle. I personally don't like anymore having a commuter motorcycle. It's just far too dangerous these days even for the most experienced. But if you do, and you want a Ducati, keep the Ducati for those special days and times of day too, to beat any traffic that will build through the morning, and if you want a commuter bike, there's plenty to nice used ones to choose from. The Suzuki sv650 is probably my personal first choice as a commuter bike, and even the old Honda CBR or commonly known as the S4. A friendly 650cc, narrow sport bike, and many different inline 2 bikes to choose from. Those bikes are like the Pepsi challenge of the 80's. Pepsi or Coca-Cola. Does it really matter? It's soda, they both taste good and that's what a commuter bike is...something that is in your taste. Ducati's are like a wonderful 10yr old scotch, elegant beautiful power to crazy power, like whether you sip, or shot that 10yr old rare scotch, either way you drink it, it's to be a special thing...like riding a Ducati. Thank you for reading this, I hope that you made it through my humble point of view about this Ducati topic and I am in full agreement, they do not make the best commuter bikes. Buy Pepsi or Coca-Cola instead for that. 😉🤙

[seans_shed]

I’m glad it’s not just me with the turning circle! I went from an SV650, which is a much better commuting option. I’ve changed my bars for some slightly higher ones and bought rear sets too. They’re actually quite easy to work on and doing the belts takes about half an hour once you know what you’re doing. And oil changes are the same for any bike, the valves are easy too, shame you have to take the bike half apart to get to the top of the vertical cylinder. I think that this bike has tonnes of character which is what makes them so special over other offerings.

[matthewjonathans]

Hey man, thanks for your video. Really helpful and informative as someone who strongly thinking about getting a Ducati here in Jakarta, Indonesia.

[Darcyds]

Thanks for this! was about to get a 796 in singapore and seeing you curse and swear about the heat has got me thinking twice!

[nope.c]

I have a 796 and I agree with almost every single point. 👍

[basvh]

i can only agree with engine heat. i dont ride mine in summer, it will sit inside dying slowly in the garage.
main reason why its not good for daily urban commute is it simply has too much power - it wants to go forward.
your roads dont even seem busy at all. i would definitely commute where you live . not where i live

[supergreg]

good useful information, cheers from Canada :)🏁

[nikolager]

Looking to get the 1100s in SG as i want to own a monster affer visiting the museum in Bologna for my honey moon, thanks for all you info, hows the heat compared to your i4 cb650 though as i own an R1 and it gets up to 110° as it as comparable or worst? Cheers! Ride safe bro

[nicrenzi]

I have a 2002 750 and yup pretty much everything you said I agree with not to mention I pop the fuel pump fuse anytime I try and push it hard.

[sanjeevpaul]

Thanks for the Vid man....i have the same thoughts..i have a 2013 1100evo. I was wondering when you are riding through the city how hot does your bike get? Is it over 100C? If you have that information i would greatly appreciate it.

[ducmonster]

Brother i ride a monster 795 around kl/pj area too and i agree with your frustrations 😂

[carlosalcatraz]

I have a 1100 monster Evo in México. I totally agree with your comments. The only difference is that mexicans robers do not bother stealing Brembo brakes nor Ducati bikes (specifically) I guess thefts do not find this bike practical for robbing because all what you pointed out :). However I truly love this bike and i am not planning to change it any time soon. It is not a rational decision, it comes straight from the heart. BTW, the monster Evo comes with traction control with different degrees of intervention.

[erwinanggaa]

I was considering to get one Heru in Jakarta but after Watching your videos I’m considering to get japanese bikes other than that.. thank you

[Akbar-tcvp]

good info good video good review thanks

[JerrySoon]

Hello bro, how does it compare to your CB650?